This episode features Ashwin Ram, Cybersecurity Evangelist, Office of the CTO at Check Point Software Technologies, to talk about new mobile attack areas for 2021 and beyond. Ashwin analyzes the developments in the cybersecurity realm in 2020, what new attack areas come to light and how can an individual and a company improve their cybersecurity resilience.

Mobile Attack Areas in 2021

Having a strong partner ecosystem allows organizations to leverage the strengths of others and the ability to work with their partners as a blended team to provide value-added services and business outcomes. Yet, many businesses struggle with partner management. To learn how to go build a strong partner ecosystem that aligns with your company values, we chat with Stuti Sureka, Cloud & Technology Alliances Director, TIBCO. Having years of experience with successful negotiations and relationship management, Stuti details the tips and tricks of maintaining strong partner relationships.

Building a strong partner ecosystem

Technology is always changing and there’s no destination. But the future leaders can make the most out of it by staying ahead of the technology curve and managing their teams more effectively. Let’s hear from Guillaume Boissiere, Vice President at Gartner's Strategic Technology Group about how leaders today can embrace these changes and lead the way.

Staying ahead of the technology curve

Today we have John Crupi, Chief, Autonomous Environmental Robotics at Kick Analytics, LLC with us to talk about how robotics and analytics are emerging. John explores what would be the future trends for the companies with automation software and the challenges without these technologies and automations.

How robotics is changing data analytics

The broad promise of AI is that it will allow humans to make exponentially faster decisions and invoke deeper analytics. This episode features Steve Orrin, Federal CTO, Intel Corporation. Steve will be talking about what the future looks like once you deliver on the promise of AI for digitisation and how to think about AI to get something out of it as ROI. According to Steve, Industry captains and senior executives are realising that the AI is automating business processes, reducing the costs for the process and enhancing the quality by the consistency of the outcomes.

Delivering on the promise of AI

Cybersecurity is still a relatively new part of IT and has changed dramatically in recent years. Steve White, CISO, Oracle, will be talking about current trends like shifts towards cloud native solutions and cybersecurity in particular. We’ll have some insights into how the security industry has changed over the time and what cyber security in future years might look like.

The future of cyber defense

Host Haseeb Khan, VP Innovation & Technology tkxel, chats with Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Cloud; and they talk about how to build a Cloud, what makes an industry specific Cloud and her thoughts on what's next in the Cloud space. 

Getting the most out of IBM Cloud’s CTO, Hillery as she also talked about her career path from being an individual contributor to CTO at IBM.

Getting the most out of the Cloud with IBM Cloud’s CTO

Catch Haseeb Khan, VP of Innovation and Technology, tkxel in conversation with, Deirdre Clute CEO & Cofounder Rightfoot. Rightfoot automates payments across a fragmented market of servicers and helps customers smartly repay consumer debt within their app. Hundreds of developers use Rightfoot's APIs to seamlessly power payments to student debt, credit card debt, and more.

Rightfoot breaking apart the consumer debt crisis

Michael talks about how Timescale is addressing the need for time-series databases, largest challenges and opportunities in databases for years to come: helping developers, businesses, and society make sense of the data that humans and their machines are generating in copious amounts.

The need for time-series data

Azul is 100% focused on Java, delivering the most trusted Java platform to the modern cloud enterprise. Erik further adds that you can reduce infrastructure overhead and improve performance when using this Azul Implementation for your Java application.

How to secure software supply chain

Keybe is a multiagent and omnichannel sales platform connected to your business’s most important conversational channels. Samuel Urquijo,
 CEO and Founder, Keybe talks about how this tool helps you manage the relationship with your clients efficiently; automating, controlling and centralizing your processes in an easy-to-use platform with fair prices. Keybe is the best way to boost your sales and grow your business.

Boost the productivity of your sales teams with AI and more!

Host Umair Javed, CEO, tkxel chats with Laurent Perrin, CTO & Co-founder, Front - a communication hub for building strong customer relationships. They talk about how to ensure that customer communications are always timely, accurate, and deeply personal. Front’s aim is to keep team members focused on what technology can never replace: building strong customer relationships.

Creating customers for life

In this podcast, David DeSanto, CPO of GitLab, sheds light on GitLab's role as an efficient collaboration platform, effectively resolving diverse challenges that teams face. He emphasises on how companies can harness GitLab to their benefit and delves into the strategies they are incorporating to adapt to the ever-evolving advancements in the field of DevOps and AI.

Demystifying the Role of AI in DevSecOps

Dive into the world of enterprise with AI on the latest BetterTech podcast episode, featuring insights from Ravi Malick, CIO of Box, and hosted by Colin Fitzpatrick, where we uncover the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in transforming enterprise content management and driving business innovation. The discussion highlights the remarkable journey of technological evolution within the enterprise sector, focusing on Box's pioneering work in reshaping the management and utilization of unstructured data. Ravi shares his extensive experience and vision for the future, emphasizing the strategic implications of AI for enhancing productivity, optimizing operations, and driving growth. This episode provides valuable perspectives for IT leaders and professionals eager to harness the full potential of AI in content management.

Key Points Covered:
1. Ravi Malick's journey to becoming CIO at Box and the pivotal role of AI in content management.
2. The transformative impact of AI and cloud technology on managing unstructured data in enterprises.
3. Strategies for integrating AI into enterprise operations to boost productivity and drive growth.
4. The importance of governance in AI implementation to balance innovation with security and cost management.
5. The future of AI in automating compliance and enhancing efficiency, along with its implications for the workforce.

Transforming Enterprise with AI: The Next Wave in Content Management

In this episode of Better Tech, Shahzad Cheema interviews Ritwik Bhattacharya, CTO of Headspace, about his journey from early programming in India to leading technological innovations in mental health. Ritwik discusses how Headspace leverages AI and machine learning for personalized mental health support, reduces therapy appointment wait times with advanced algorithms, and adapts to post-pandemic virtual care trends. He emphasizes data privacy measures and explores future advancements like digital biomarkers and mixed reality to enhance mental health support. Tune in for an insightful look at the intersection of technology and mental health at Headspace.

Future Trends in Mental Health Technology

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with Richard George, CPTO at Head Coach, to explore the intersection of technology, mental resilience, and product development. Richard shares insights from his diverse career, spanning telecom, retail, and AI-driven mental well-being solutions for athletes. He highlights how retail is one of the most complex industries, requiring deep system-wide thinking, and discusses the critical role of emotional intelligence in sports and leadership. Richard also breaks down the impact of feature creep in product development, explaining how unclear objectives lead to endless iterations. Tune in to uncover practical strategies for innovation, resilience, and navigating modern tech landscapes.

AI & Emotional Intelligence

In this episode of Better Tech, host Jocelyn Houle sits down with Josh Bruyning, Founder of Bruyning Media, to discuss the power of podcasting in B2B marketing. Josh shares how he transitioned from a cybersecurity executive to launching a media company that helps tech firms establish thought leadership through podcasts. He breaks down why podcasts are replacing traditional blogs, how they serve as a content engine for marketing teams, and why authenticity is key to audience engagement. Whether you're a business leader looking to leverage podcasts for brand awareness or curious about the future of AI in content creation, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Don’t miss this deep dive into the evolving digital media landscape!


The Art of Storytelling in Tech Media

Ralph Loura, Chairman of the Board at SustainableIT.org, a transformational CIO with experience across multiple industries, joins BetterTech to discuss the intersection of AI and sustainability. With a background in life sciences, e-commerce, and technology, Ralph shares how AI can drive sustainability transformations, optimizing energy use, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency. He breaks down why AI investments must align with business goals, avoiding the FOMO-driven hype many companies fall into. The conversation also explores key trends in sustainability, such as cloud refactoring, e-waste management, and energy-efficient data centers. Finally, Ralph emphasizes why organizations must foster a culture of sustainability, ensuring AI-driven initiatives are both ethical and effective.

The Impact of AI on sustainability

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle sits down with Paul Sullivan, Founder of
Arise GTM and creator of the Arise Go-To-Market methodology. Together, they unpack what
go-to-market (GTM) truly means in today’s fast-changing tech landscape. Paul shares the three
foundational questions every leadership team should be asking, exposes common GTM
mistakes, and highlights the critical role of CRM, data, and AI in driving scalable success. This
episode challenges traditional thinking and offers a simplified, strategic approach to market
execution. Whether you're a startup founder or a GTM leader at an enterprise, you’ll walk away
with bold insights and fresh clarity.

Mastering Go-to-Market Strategies & Growth

In this episode of BetterTech, host Umair Javed sits down with Umut Eser, Co-founder and CTO of Weave, to explore how AI is transforming the regulatory side of drug development. With a PhD in applied physics and deep experience across biotech, AI, and healthcare, Umut shares how Weave is simplifying FDA submissions using LLMs, document classification, and agentic workflows. He discusses the challenge of hallucination in regulatory AI, the importance of UX-driven verification, and the balance between automation and human oversight. Whether you're a healthtech founder or building AI-first products, this episode offers sharp insights into verticalized innovation and product-market fit.

Revolutionizing Drug Approval with AI

In this episode of BetterTech, host Umair Javed sits down with Dr. Eva-Marie Müller-Stuler, Partner and Chief Data Scientist at EY MENA, to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. From her leadership roles at IBM and KPMG to driving AI strategy at EY, Eva brings decades of experience to the table. She shares how organizations can move beyond AI hype to real ROI, unpacks the challenges of ethical implementation, and explains why AI transformation must be driven by business, not IT. The discussion also covers the region’s accelerating AI momentum and the future of AGI. A must-listen for leaders building trustworthy, scalable AI.

Data & Analytics at EY

In this episode of BetterTech, host Umair Javed is joined by Dr. Holger Bartel, Founder of RealRate, to explore how AI is fueling fintech innovation, especially in the domain of financial ratings. With a PhD in statistics and deep expertise in economics, Holger discusses how RealRate is setting a new standard in the industry by combining explainable AI, causal graphs, and small data to build transparent, conflict-free rating models. Unlike traditional black-box systems or GPT-based tools, RealRate’s approach emphasizes clarity, logic, and credibility. The company benchmarks entire industries using publicly available financial data, offering fintech leaders a scalable and ethical path to automation. This episode offers bold ideas and actionable insights for anyone building or investing in next-generation fintech solutions. A must-listen for anyone passionate about driving real change through fintech innovation.

Fintech Innovation Beyond Big Data

In this episode of BetterTech, we dive into the future of digital identity with Luke Arrigoni, Founder and CEO of Loti. A data science expert with consulting experience at AT&T and Goldman Sachs, Luke now leads Loti—an AI-driven platform designed to safeguard your digital identity and online reputation. From battling deepfakes and fake endorsements to removing explicit content and impersonations, Loti uses advanced facial recognition and automation to monitor and clean the internet in real time. Luke breaks down how Loti processes high-risk content daily, explains the tech behind its takedown systems, and shares insights from his journey building a product-focused AI company. Whether you’re a celebrity, a content creator, or an everyday user, this episode offers actionable insights into protecting your digital identity in an AI-dominated world.

Protecting Digital Identity in the AI Era

In this episode of BetterTech, Haseeb Khan is joined by Alan Wepener, CEO of
Svantero, to explore the future of sustainability, carbon markets, and blockchain
innovation. Alan shares his journey from investment banking to founding Svantero, a
platform uniting fintech, blockchain, and decarbonization projects. He discusses why
carbon credits are set to become a $4.7 trillion market, how blockchain and AI are
transforming carbon trading, and the rise of green finance. Alan also unveils how
Svantero is making carbon neutrality accessible to everyone, offering individuals and
businesses simple ways to offset emissions without changing their lifestyle. Tune in for
a fascinating look into the next big wave of sustainable innovation.

AI, Blockchain & The Future of Carbon Markets

In this episode of BetterTech, Ismail, CTO and Co-founder of Superagent, joins Haseeb Khan for a deep dive into the evolving role of AI agents in modern work environments. Backed by Y Combinator, Superagent is building a platform where humans and AI collaborate like real teammates. Ismail shares how their approach replaces bloated tools with a single, intelligent agent that operates autonomously across systems. He discusses the shift from “human-in-the-loop” to “agent-in-the-loop,” the importance of context in AI performance, and how lean teams can now achieve massive scale. A must-listen for anyone building in AI, SaaS, or enterprise productivity.

AI Innovation & Strategy: Expert Insights

In this episode of BetterTech, Haseeb Khan sits down with Chris Traylor, Global Executive for Employee Experience at ServiceNow, how proofing the workforce for the future is being reshaped by AI agents. Chris shares valuable insights on the evolution from chatbots to fully autonomous AI agents that execute complex workflows, enhance productivity, and transform employee experience. He emphasizes the critical role of integrating AI with governance, contextual awareness, and structured data to ensure relevance and reliability in proofing the workforce. From framing AI agents as digital twins rather than replacements to offering a practical roadmap for AI adoption, Chris delivers a clear, experience-driven perspective on how businesses can unlock value from AI, starting small but scaling smart, to effectively proofing the workforce in today’s fast-changing landscape.

Future Proofing the Workforce with AI

In this episode of PetrTech, host Haseeb Khan welcomes Eze Lanza, an Open Source AI Evangelist and Developer Advocate at Intel. With over a decade of experience in AI, including classical NLP and modern AI developments, Eze shares insights on the evolution of AI from traditional machine learning to large language models and AI agents. He explains how AI agents are transforming business automation by connecting AI models to external systems, enabling practical workflows with controlled execution. Eze also discusses the future of work shaped by AI, the challenges around ethics and responsibility, and the growing adoption of AI tools among developers. The conversation highlights real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and customer experience, emphasizing an agentic future powered by AI’s evolving senses.

The AI Agent Empowered Workforce

In this episode of Better Tech, host Jocelyn Houle interviews Marc-Antoine Auger, AVP of AI Data Governance and Business Architecture at iA Private Wealth. Marc-Antoine dives deep into how financial institutions can modernize legacy systems by aligning business architecture, data governance, and AI to drive scalable transformation and value. He emphasizes the importance of understanding business capabilities, managing technical debt, and fostering collaboration across business, technology, and risk teams. Marc-Antoine also shares insights on data quality being “fit for purpose” rather than perfect and highlights the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in finance. Listeners gain practical guidance on navigating complex AI projects and managing up effectively in fast-changing environments.

Leading Digital Transformation in Traditional Enterprises

In this episode, host Jocelyn welcomes Bennett Borden, CEO of Clarion AI Partners, to discuss his unique journey merging law, data science, and AI development. Bennett shares how Clarion combines legal expertise with cutting-edge AI technology to help organizations build compliant, responsible AI systems. Drawing on decades of experience, including his work with government agencies and top law firms, Bennett explains the critical importance of "compliance by design" and the challenges companies face navigating AI regulation in a rapidly evolving landscape. He emphasizes that AI is a transformative opportunity, urging leaders to lean into innovation rather than resist change. Bennett also highlights how AI can augment human expertise, driving efficiency and new business value.

AI and Law: Key Insights

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast, Roberto Galdamez, CISO at Kovac Financial Network, to discuss Cybersecurity in Finance & Entertainment. From his early career working with the Miami Dolphins to leading cybersecurity in the financial services industry, Roberto shares a unique perspective shaped by experience across two high-stakes domains. Roberto dives deep into how the role of the CISO is evolving, from technical execution to strategic leadership, and what that means for future security leaders. He shares practical leadership lessons, discusses the rise of , and emphasizes the increasing importance of soft skills in building trust, communicating risk, and enabling business decisions. Whether you're working in financial services, sports, or any data-driven industry, this episode delivers powerful insights into navigating cybersecurity in finance & entertainment at the highest level.

Cybersecurity in Finance and Entertainment

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast, host Umair Javed sits down with Chom Chana, Head of AI and Machine Learning for the SCN region at Amazon Web Services (AWS). With a PhD in computer science and years of experience in business development and AI, Chom shares his expertise on the rapid evolution of AI and its real-world applications. He discusses how businesses are adopting AI technologies, from proof of concepts to full-scale implementations, and the challenges companies face in leveraging AI to drive value. Chom also explores key AI use cases, from improving customer experience to enhancing business workflows and personalization.


AI and the Future of Customer Experience

In this episode, host Umair Javed interviews Taylor Black from Microsoft’s Office of the CTO, who discusses how their internal incubator drives AI innovation using lean startup methods. He explains how teams pitch ideas, access resources, and balance startup speed within a large company. Taylor shares success stories, challenges in corporate innovation, and how AI is reshaping product development. He also highlights the importance of trusting the innovation process and collaborating with external venture studios. Gain an insider’s view of Microsoft’s approach to fostering breakthrough technology and driving the future of AI.

How Microsoft builds AI startups

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with Anagha Nadkarni, CEO of AI Detector Pro, a platform helping students, writers, and professionals detect and humanize AI-generated content. Anagha shares her journey from federal attorney to tech founder, shedding light on bootstrapping a startup, scaling responsibly, and navigating the ethics of AI in education and content creation. With 300,000 users and nearly a million reports processed, AI Detector Pro is redefining how we measure originality and quality in writing. Tune in as Anagha discusses leadership lessons, writing advice in the AI era, and what it really takes to build a user-centered B2C tech product.

AI Detector Pro: Fighting Fake Content

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with Lena Levine, CEO of Forcoda, to explore the smarter path to SaaS success. From her roots as a software developer to building an 11-year-strong product agency and launching a venture arm, Lena shares what it really takes to guide non-technical founders toward building scalable, validated tech products.

Tune in as we unpack the real startup playbook, customer-first thinking, validation before code, and why shipping fast doesn’t mean skipping quality.

The Smarter Path to SaaS Success

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle interviews Mark Nguyen, Founder and CEO of SlideFactory, a cutting-edge digital agency specializing in AR, VR, AI, and immersive design. With nearly 30 years in tech, Mark shares his journey from early software development to leading innovation at SlideFactory. The conversation dives into agentic AI, building VR training solutions, and what it really takes to move from whiteboard to functional 3D experiences. Mark offers insights on hardware limitations, UX in spatial environments, and why "weird" problems fuel true innovation. If you're curious about the future of immersive tech and agentic systems, this episode is a must-listen.

Exploring the Future of VR, AR, and Digital Experiences

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